"So, we aren't leaving!..." 1847

Editor: This lithograph is by Honoré Daumier, and is titled "So, we aren't leaving!...". It depicts a bourgeois couple enduring a rainstorm, seemingly refusing to leave. What statements was Daumier trying to make about the Bourgeoisie in this piece? Curator: Daumier frequently critiqued the bourgeoisie through his art. He spotlighted their perceived materialism and stubborn adherence to routines, even in adverse conditions. How might this image reflect broader social tensions of the time? Editor: Perhaps it speaks to their detachment from reality, prioritizing leisure over practical concerns. Curator: Precisely! It's a commentary on class privilege and the bourgeois tendency to ignore discomfort. Daumier used his art as a platform to question societal norms. Editor: That’s interesting! I see a deeper layer of social commentary now. Curator: Me too!